Meadow Lark

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II, 1832

This is a painting of meadowlarks amidst lush vegetation. The scene depicts three birds with distinctive yellow breasts, amid detailed greenery with thin, tall stalks adorned with clusters of small, vibrant yellow flowers. The central bird is energetically perched with outspread wings, suggesting a moment of motion. Below, another bird is on the ground, with a visible nest nearby. The foliage creates a dense backdrop, accentuating the natural habitat. The use of precise detailing and vivid colors highlights the lifelike portrayal characteristic of traditional ornithological illustrations.
艺术家
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II
年代
1832
类型
Print
技法
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
尺寸
96 × 64.2 cm
收藏机构
National Gallery of Art, Washington
许可
公有领域, CC0

图片描述

This is a painting of meadowlarks amidst lush vegetation. The scene depicts three birds with distinctive yellow breasts, amid detailed greenery with thin, tall stalks adorned with clusters of small, vibrant yellow flowers. The central bird is energetically perched with outspread wings, suggesting a moment of motion. Below, another bird is on the ground, with a visible nest nearby. The foliage creates a dense backdrop, accentuating the natural habitat. The use of precise detailing and vivid colors highlights the lifelike portrayal characteristic of traditional ornithological illustrations.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II